| Knowing the best way to store your bike is often a | | | | have to lift the bike up on to the stand. |
| difficult task to decide. There are many things to | | | | Ceiling mounted storage |
| consider when choosing bike storage - how secure it | | | | The main advantage of this is similar to that of the wall |
| is, where it will fit and how many bikes it will hold are a | | | | mounted bike storage - it takes up zero floor space. |
| few of the criteria to name but a few. The three main | | | | However with the ceiling storage option some models |
| types of bike storage are: | | | | of ceiling mounted storage come with winch type |
| - Wall mounted | | | | system. This is great if you are unable to lift the bike |
| - Ceiling mounted | | | | your self - all you have to do is attach a hook to the |
| - Storage Shed Each has its own advantages and | | | | handlebars and a hook underneath the saddle and |
| only one of these may be suitable for your use - for | | | | your off - wind that handle and up goes your bike, |
| example if you've got no outdoor space then you | | | | safely out of harms way. The disadvantage of this |
| won't be looking to buy a storage shed. If however | | | | method is the cost it is 2 or 3 times the cost of your |
| you are in the fortunate position where all three are | | | | standard wall mount storage. |
| potential a possibility then you've got options. | | | | Bike Storage Shed |
| Each option has its merits lets look at the advantages | | | | If you are in the position where you have some |
| and disadvantages of each bike storage method: | | | | outside space then a bicycle storage shed is definitely |
| Wall mounted bike storage | | | | one of the best options available. Not only will your bike |
| If you're luck enough to have a garage then mounting | | | | be kept out of the elements it will also give you some |
| your bike on the wall is a great option. You can mount | | | | space to store shoes, helmets, jackets, tools and other |
| the bike high enough of the floor that you will | | | | cycling paraphernalia. The disadvantage of storage of |
| comfortable be able to fit your car underneath it. | | | | shed is again the cost and if you get a wooden shed |
| Putting your bike on the wall will take up no floor space | | | | the annual maintenance that is required. |
| at all. The one disadvantage of this is that you will | | | | |